Neurofeedback Impact on Veterans With mTBI (NFBVETmTBI)
Concussion, mTBI, Post-Concussive Symptoms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Concussion focused on measuring Neurofeedback, Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback, Veterans, Integrative Health Treatment, mTBI, Concussion, Post-concussive Symptoms, Chronic Headaches, Chronic Insomnia, Chronic Attention Disorder, Quality of Life, Emotional Responses, PTSD, Depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and non-pregnant female OEF-OIF-OND Veterans diagnosed with mTBI ages 18 to 65
- Complaints of chronic headaches, insomnia, and attention difficulties
- Able to read and write English
- Able to comprehend what they read
- Able to follow directions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant female Veteran
- Non OEF-OIF-OND Veteran who is diagnosed with mTBI
- Under the age of 18 or over the age of 60
- Severe TBI
- Impaired decision-making capacity
- Unable to comply with study visit schedule
- Suicide Intent as indicated by a positive response to questions 3, 4, 5, or 8 on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) secondary screen
Sites / Locations
- VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, Honolulu, HIRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
NFB Intervention and Delayed Intervention
Control Group
The NFB system will read and interpret a participant's brain wave pattern which will be instantaneously fed back to the participant providing information, to which a participant can respond accordingly. The NFB specialist assumes a coaching role with people training on the NFB special use system to assist in the achievement of a focused relaxed state, which enhances the overall brain functioning. The significance and unique aspect of NFB is the direct impact on physiological dysregulation, which is the basis of this treatment approach. Twenty, one-hour, NFB training sessions will be provided to each participant in the intervention group and Delayed intervention group (those participants who completed the Control Group activities) by a trained NFB specialist over an 8-10-week period. Participants in the intervention group will receive up to 5-sessions but usually 3 sessions a week
Participants in the control group will continue with their usual treatment and will receive a 15-minute call once a week for eight weeks from an Investigator on a health topic. This will help to keep members of the control group engaged in the project and receive the same information that is offered to the intervention group members. The health topics that are generally discussed during NFB sessions include sleep hygiene, basic nutritional concepts, beverage choices, positive thinking, thought reframing, fitness, daily calming activity, and enhancement of focus strategies.